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Originally Published 9 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Over 1,600 headstones and plaques have been stolen or damaged at a historic Compton cemetery, including recent thefts caught on surveillance, with thieves targeting bronze and copper for recycling, despite ongoing security efforts and community concern.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
El Salvador's authorities claim to have thwarted a bomb plot targeting President Nayib Bukele's inauguration, allegedly orchestrated by former leftist guerillas from the 1980-1992 civil war. Police seized explosives and detained several suspects, including former congressman José Santos Melara. The Block of Popular Resistance and Rebellion condemned Melara's arrest as political persecution. Bukele, who recently won a controversial second term, has faced criticism for his anti-gang measures and actions perceived as threats to democracy.